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===Governor of Wyoming===
===Governor of Wyoming===
Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act which ended [[segregation]].
Simpson was elected governor in 1954, winning by merely a 1% margin.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=171504 WY Governor]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref>
He signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act which ended [[segregation]] in Wyoming.
A strong advocate of [[states' rights]],<ref name=obituary/> Simpson opposed federal land policies and advocated for all land belonging to the federal government to be returned to their respective states. His administration also established a mental health division and ensured authorization by the federal government to build [[uranium]] mills in the state.
A strong advocate of [[states' rights]],<ref name=obituary/> Simpson opposed federal land policies and advocated for all land belonging to the federal government to be returned to their respective states. His administration also established a mental health division and ensured authorization by the federal government to build [[uranium]] mills in the state.